Highways England said the A180 will remain closed until at least 8pm due to the "complex recovery operation that is required".

The aftermath of the serious collision on the westbound carriageway of the A180 (Image: Rick Byrne)

A spokesman for Humberside Police said: "The westbound carriageway of the A180 between Brocklesby and Barnetby Top is set to be closed for the next few hours following a road traffic collision earlier today.

"A car transporter ran into a broken down car. The occupants of the car were not in the vehicle and unhurt.

"The driver of the lorry has been taken to hospital with minor injuries as a precaution.

"It’s expected the carriageway will be closed for a number of hours and over the rush hour period while the road is cleared."